Five Wells
Genesis 25:11
Isaac was pre-eminently the man of the
well. His life revolved around five wells. These five wells are named for us
because, typically, they represent the experiences of God's elect in this
world. Here are five wells from which all of God's people must drink in this
world.
When Isaac came down from
While he dwelt in Gerar's dry valley he
dug a well which the Philistines filled with sand. Isaac called that well ESEK
(Gen. 26:20). Esek means "strife". As long as you and I live in this
dry valley among the Philistines of this world, we will have to drink the
bitter waters of Esek. "In the world ye shall have tribulation" (John
Isaac left Esek and dug another well; but
the Philistines were still around. Again there was strife. And Isaac called
that well SITNAH (Gen. 26:21). Sitnah means "hatred".Our Lord Jesus
told us plainly,"Ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake"
(Matt.
Isaac left Sitnah and dug the well
REHOBOTH (Gen. 26:22), which means "spacious abundance". He was God's
child and God made room for him, abundantly supplying his needs, according to
his own riches in glory by Christ Jesus. And he will do the same for you and me
(Phil.
At last, Isaac came to the place where he
had worshipped God with his father Abraham and dug again the well SHEBAH (Gen.
26:33), which means "good fortune." Walking in the old paths, seeking
the good way, looking to Christ, trusting Christ, obeying Christ, Isaac found
good fortune. So will we!
Don Fortner